Build a stone planter for succulents

There is something about succulents that feels from another era. They have a prehistoric quality, so it seems only fitting to plant them in a monolithic-style stone planter, as if they have sprung up among ancient ruins. Here, inexpensive concrete paving slabs from a home renovation store are transformed into a handsome planter holding a mix of sedums, lithops, and echeveria. I like to create two of these planters to display together as a striking pair.

Materials
For each planter:

• Three 5½-in-/14-cm-square paving stones (to make two sides and the bottom)
• Two 5½-by-8-in/14-cm-by-20-cm rectangular paving stones (to make the two longer sides)
• Liquid Nails
• 2-in-/5-cm-wide duct tape
• Plastic carrier bag to use as a liner
• Scissors
• Small drainage stones
• Cactus/succulent potting soil
• Assorted small sedums, lithops, and echeveria (approximately 25 plants)
• Small spoon or chopstick
• Soft paintbrush